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we have the sandbags out. 16,000 distributed across the city. we worked hard, also, to get leaves off the ground, if they back up, that will make the flooding problem even more severe. so we've done everything we can to mitigate those circumstances, again, the power outages, the trees coming down and potentially crashing into people's automobiles or into their cars and the potential -- >> is it a dangerous storm? >> it's a very dangerous storm. when you have winds predicted to be as much as 60 to 65 miles an hour, consequences could be quite severe. >> you are eight days away from a major presidential election. what kind of political impact could this hurricane have on it? >> well, you know, i think so many people pay so much attention to this election. it's actually hard to believe there are people still debating whether they're going to go for one or the other candidate. i think the storm, the consequences of the storm will have passed enough for people not to be impeded in terms of their ability to vote. i hope that's the case in other parts
we have the sandbags out. 16,000 distributed across the city. we worked hard, also, to get leaves off the ground, if they back up, that will make the flooding problem even more severe. so we've done everything we can to mitigate those circumstances, again, the power outages, the trees coming down and potentially crashing into people's automobiles or into their cars and the potential -- >> is it a dangerous storm? >> it's a very dangerous storm. when you have winds predicted to be as...
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officer for the city heading up chicago's ambitious mission to cool the city down. >> we're in the midst of, right now, a $7 billion multi-year program on building a new chicago. so we're redoing and renovating infrastructure throughout the city. >> sreenivasan: they're changing everything from head to toe-- or, in a city's case, from roof to street. one of chicago's most beautiful gardens is one very few people get to see, a 23,000-square-foot green roof that sits on top of city hall. the difference a green roof makes is measurable. that side of city hall's roof used to be traditional black, like most roofs. on a hot day, when it was 90 degrees out, they came out and measured the surface temperature. it was 169 degrees, versus this side of city hall, where they have a green roof, and the surface temperature was 90 degrees. michael berkshire administers green roof projects for the city. >> rooftops are one of the last kind of frontiers that you can really look at, and it's a significant amount of space. >> sreenivasan: berkshire says the plants on green roofs soak up heat, and keep both
officer for the city heading up chicago's ambitious mission to cool the city down. >> we're in the midst of, right now, a $7 billion multi-year program on building a new chicago. so we're redoing and renovating infrastructure throughout the city. >> sreenivasan: they're changing everything from head to toe-- or, in a city's case, from roof to street. one of chicago's most beautiful gardens is one very few people get to see, a 23,000-square-foot green roof that sits on top of city...
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see the measures one city is taking to get more of them to the polls. can a president be blamed for high gas prices? that's the question one reader posed to economics correspondent paul solman. read his reply in making sense. and we recently reported on human trafficking in the philippines and asked for your questions. the answers are in the rundown. finally celebrate halloween by make ago spooky political ad. you can star alongside america's latest menace, zombies. all that and more is on our website: newshour.pbs.org. gwen? >> ifill: and that's the "newshour" for tonight. on thursday, we'll look at the nation's most expensive and competitive senate races. i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. we'll see you online and again here tomorrow evening. thank you and good night. major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> and by the bill and melinda gates foundation. dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy productive life. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and..
see the measures one city is taking to get more of them to the polls. can a president be blamed for high gas prices? that's the question one reader posed to economics correspondent paul solman. read his reply in making sense. and we recently reported on human trafficking in the philippines and asked for your questions. the answers are in the rundown. finally celebrate halloween by make ago spooky political ad. you can star alongside america's latest menace, zombies. all that and more is on our...
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it's the city's morgue. and all of these people are waiting for the body of a loved one to be released for burial. [speaking in spanish] johnny and his colleagues from the people's funeral service are here often. most of those brought in have died a violent death somewhere in tegucigalpa. there's no shortage of them. [speaking in spanish] >> this couple are waiting for news about the remains of a brother-in-law. they say he was shot in a dispute with a neighbor and died this morning in hospital. it's another example of the everyday incidents of gun violence in honduras, where nearly 3/4 of a million firearms are illegally owned. [speaking in spanish] >> "stay strong," says johnny. "god will help you." [speaking in spanish] >> the people's funeral service doesn't just help the families of victims of violence. and at the funeral home, the man who set up the organization is visiting. the mayor of tegucigalpa is the president of the ruling party. nilvia, teasing me, calls him richard gere, and he certainly has a
it's the city's morgue. and all of these people are waiting for the body of a loved one to be released for burial. [speaking in spanish] johnny and his colleagues from the people's funeral service are here often. most of those brought in have died a violent death somewhere in tegucigalpa. there's no shortage of them. [speaking in spanish] >> this couple are waiting for news about the remains of a brother-in-law. they say he was shot in a dispute with a neighbor and died this morning in...
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the city. but you're not really hearing that. the comparison that came up, for instance, the new york stock ex-closed for weather two days in a row. the last time they did that was the blizzard of 1888. nobody around here members the blizzard of 1888 so there's not a lot of talk about, we look back and remember that big old blizzard. >> woodruff: we understand the stock exchange is open again tomorrow. what about work in general? are people expecting to go back to work, to get any semblance of life back to normal? >> tomorrow will be a really interesting day because i think after two days and after the weather kind of gets back to normal, you will get people feeling antsy. you will get them wanting to get out and also too get out and make a living. it's been interesting to see. most of the shops have been closed as you walk around the streets. eventually there's going to be this demand to get supplies, to get food, to just be social. and so as the week wears on, it will be really interesting to
the city. but you're not really hearing that. the comparison that came up, for instance, the new york stock ex-closed for weather two days in a row. the last time they did that was the blizzard of 1888. nobody around here members the blizzard of 1888 so there's not a lot of talk about, we look back and remember that big old blizzard. >> woodruff: we understand the stock exchange is open again tomorrow. what about work in general? are people expecting to go back to work, to get any...
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now the city is moving once again. >> are there bit of the city that still have water in the streets? have all the waters now restricted -- reseeded? >> most of it has receded. i was at the lower east side laporte -- and this morning and the flooding was exceptionally bad. there are basements flooded. much of that water has receded. but many people are leaving their apartments. they did not expect them to flood. they feel they are to unsanitary tuesday. there is a huge disruption that has been caused by the storm. there are some places where some people are still waiting for the waters to recede. a record storm surge here, 14 feet in the new york harbor. all of the predictions about the generators being turned off, all of that came to pass. >> there has been massive criticism over authorities handling of the storm in a previous incidences. so far, what is the opinion of new yorkers over the way this has been managed? >> so far, people seem to be happy. mays said they thought they were hiding at this one after hurricane -- hyping up to this storm after hurricane erin green. -- hurrican
now the city is moving once again. >> are there bit of the city that still have water in the streets? have all the waters now restricted -- reseeded? >> most of it has receded. i was at the lower east side laporte -- and this morning and the flooding was exceptionally bad. there are basements flooded. much of that water has receded. but many people are leaving their apartments. they did not expect them to flood. they feel they are to unsanitary tuesday. there is a huge disruption...
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argue that the sheriff has very little to do with domestic violence cases in the city. at the same time, you've got san francisco recently we've learned that the record of the d.a. in prosecuting domestic violence cases is one of the worst in the bay area. a very large number of cases dropped. why isn't there more focus on that from these same anti-domestic violence advocates who were trying to get ross mirkarimi tossed out? >> i can't really answer that question, but i think what happens in situations like this is that it becomes as much about politics and making a symbolic statement as it does about the crime itself, and that's not to say that the crime was or was not serious. it's just that we have the sheriff -- the city's highest elected law enforcement officer. so it was really a perfect storm of events, that this became an opportunity for domestic violence folks to really focus on the problem, and in the end it back fired. and in answer to your question, i think that the mayor did do damage to himself. he didn't line up his votes ahead of time. you never go and d
argue that the sheriff has very little to do with domestic violence cases in the city. at the same time, you've got san francisco recently we've learned that the record of the d.a. in prosecuting domestic violence cases is one of the worst in the bay area. a very large number of cases dropped. why isn't there more focus on that from these same anti-domestic violence advocates who were trying to get ross mirkarimi tossed out? >> i can't really answer that question, but i think what happens...
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think. >> the city without power. thankful that there is not been an even greater loss of life. that brings us to a close. remember, you can get updates on sandy's i aftermath anytime on our website. thank you so much for watching. from all of us here, i will see back. -- i will see you back here tomorrow. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> bbc world news was presented by kcet los angeles. - hi, neighbour! tonight, my babysitter prince tuesday is coming over to take care of me. and then we're going to school with all of our frie
think. >> the city without power. thankful that there is not been an even greater loss of life. that brings us to a close. remember, you can get updates on sandy's i aftermath anytime on our website. thank you so much for watching. from all of us here, i will see back. -- i will see you back here tomorrow. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu....
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the bomb went off in a crowded mainly christian district of the city. local tv stations were broadcasting images of burned out cars and images of wounded people. 8 people were killed and as many as 100 were injured. the main target was a brigadier general, the chief security official in lebanon. he had recently implicated syria and its lebanese allies, hezbollah, for the killing of the prime minister. he was a fierce critic of syria. this will create shockwaves in the entire region. after a long time of relative calm, this is the first big attack in four years. many feared something like this to happen sooner or later and that lebanon would be dragged into the conflict some political leaders have accused the assad regime in syria of being behind the attack. >> for more on the incident from of volatility out of the region, i spoke a brief time ago with a senior fellow at the washington institute for near east policy. does this bombing show the conflict has spread into lebanon? >> it has spread to the heart of beirut. it has been spreading for a couple of
the bomb went off in a crowded mainly christian district of the city. local tv stations were broadcasting images of burned out cars and images of wounded people. 8 people were killed and as many as 100 were injured. the main target was a brigadier general, the chief security official in lebanon. he had recently implicated syria and its lebanese allies, hezbollah, for the killing of the prime minister. he was a fierce critic of syria. this will create shockwaves in the entire region. after a...
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of modern city life. >> rose: do you know the last chapter? >> no, but i know where it will go. that i will -- it will end up in high-rises where there used to be 50 years ago muddy fields and shanty houses. >> rose: which is happening in istanbul as we speak? >> this is what's happening, yes and the novel has aspirations to be panoramic but while i'm deviling, exploring the mind of a street vendor who's selling things, a strange turkish liquid at night. it has also connotations of roe man schism with the ottoman empire, so forth and so on. >> rose: "silent house" is about the '80s, before the coupe, it's a family gathered in anticipation of the coupe? does that fascinate you? the whole subject matter of the relationship between the turkish people and the military? >> it does. but not particularly interested in military but since our army was involved in turkish politics for quite a long time and upper classes coup and reliant on the power of arm to protect secular and this was also my family, in a way, for quite a long time. >> rose: coming o
of modern city life. >> rose: do you know the last chapter? >> no, but i know where it will go. that i will -- it will end up in high-rises where there used to be 50 years ago muddy fields and shanty houses. >> rose: which is happening in istanbul as we speak? >> this is what's happening, yes and the novel has aspirations to be panoramic but while i'm deviling, exploring the mind of a street vendor who's selling things, a strange turkish liquid at night. it has also...
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cultural projection we have of the city. trying to see istanbul from the point of view of someone who felt he don't belong, who insists he belongs then some of them get to be very rich, some of them get to be -- continue to be poor so trying to also go to the moral issues of what makes you successful, was it worth it, this kind of thing. >> rose: so when you're working on a novel like you are on this one what are you doing? >> so many things at once. at first there is a research site. first a novel i think of it as subject matter, choosing the subject matter, deciding about that. for years i take various notes. >> rose: the idea has been in your head. >> for quite a long time as i get older the ideas are i have so many unwritten novels i am panicking and running around to write them. some novel december man research and research can be divided into research that i can do myself like reading books or interviewing people. for this i do that. more now i have people who are helping me interview people about their lives, how they
cultural projection we have of the city. trying to see istanbul from the point of view of someone who felt he don't belong, who insists he belongs then some of them get to be very rich, some of them get to be -- continue to be poor so trying to also go to the moral issues of what makes you successful, was it worth it, this kind of thing. >> rose: so when you're working on a novel like you are on this one what are you doing? >> so many things at once. at first there is a research...
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so, a real concern, and not just for the monuments, not just for the fabric and the vitality of the city, but also for some of its most important artworks. >> brown: people we talked to acknowledged that what's happening in aleppo and much of syria today is first and foremost a human tragedy, and expressed a desire to end the killing and suffering of the country's people. at the same time, a warning that goes beyond the daily headlines. >> this is one of the great tragedies. aleppo is a-- it's not just a museum of architecture; it-- it really captures a sense of the middle east at its very, very best. its ability to have different communities living quite easily side by side in a very, very natural way. >> brown: in other words, it's not just buildings being destroyed, but a vital part of world culture and history that's at risk, another casualty of syria's bloody civil war. online, you can watch a slideshow of images from aleppo's souk, from a bustling marketplace in 2010 to shuttered and deserted shops today. >> woodruff: finally tonight, the amazing story of how modern digital technol
so, a real concern, and not just for the monuments, not just for the fabric and the vitality of the city, but also for some of its most important artworks. >> brown: people we talked to acknowledged that what's happening in aleppo and much of syria today is first and foremost a human tragedy, and expressed a desire to end the killing and suffering of the country's people. at the same time, a warning that goes beyond the daily headlines. >> this is one of the great tragedies. aleppo...
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cities all about the economics. and san francisco did its own numbers, and they said it would bring $1.4 billion of economic benefit here and 9,000 jobs. >> reporter: but a disappointed san francisco mayor ed lee announced that the agreement and the promises of many of those jobs was going by the board. after cup organizers decided that developing the pier would cost too much. still, the city and oracle went ahead with race plans. others were released. they saw the arrangement with ellison as a give away of city property. and others feared the environment consequences of too many visitors and non-recreational uses of waterfront land. and then there was the matter of boats. they thought up to 15 72-foot boats could compete, but they cost millions. and in the midst of a worldwide recession, only four of them, plus ellison's decided to take part. nobody is suggesting that the race will be a bust, but the prospects for the city and the cup itself is not as bright as it had been. >> the event is going to be bigger and be
cities all about the economics. and san francisco did its own numbers, and they said it would bring $1.4 billion of economic benefit here and 9,000 jobs. >> reporter: but a disappointed san francisco mayor ed lee announced that the agreement and the promises of many of those jobs was going by the board. after cup organizers decided that developing the pier would cost too much. still, the city and oracle went ahead with race plans. others were released. they saw the arrangement with...
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i not the hubbub of the city. but if the question which is your favorite four seasons hotel and my answer has been .. and it is a fact not a political answer, the hotel i am in becomes the favorite of the day, because i have been a part of creating every four seasons, whether the newest which is going to open on friday, or an older one let's say it is vancouver. while i am, while i am there, i am only there 24 hours but being involved in that hotel for 24 hours, that's all i think of. >> rose: when someone comes to you and says there is a fabulous new hotel like i have never seen before and it is in thailand, would you get on the next plane and go see it? >> i wouldn't, but i would have somebody who is in that region have a look at it and see if it is something that could be a four systems. >> rose: yes. >> and we go explore and research to find out what is the latest and who are doing things we might learn by. >> rose: what might that be today? >> well, we are constantly in the innovation game so we are more or l
i not the hubbub of the city. but if the question which is your favorite four seasons hotel and my answer has been .. and it is a fact not a political answer, the hotel i am in becomes the favorite of the day, because i have been a part of creating every four seasons, whether the newest which is going to open on friday, or an older one let's say it is vancouver. while i am, while i am there, i am only there 24 hours but being involved in that hotel for 24 hours, that's all i think of. >>...
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city, the subway is a lifeline. the transportation network is the center of culture and commerce. more than four million people a day go through subway turnstiles, which are part of the largest mass transit system in the nation. the 108-year-old system has never faced a disaster as devastating as this one. it's not just a matter of restoring power and cleaning up sludge and debris. the big unknown is whether salt water will corrode signal and switch systems. fortunately, most of the train cars weren't damaged by the storm, because they were moved to safety ahead of time. but it's unclear when service will be fully restored. when it does, service will come back in stages, with riders forced to rely on a mix of trains and buses to get around town. that's creating a big headache for many families. kids take the subways to school, their parents take the trains to work. and a hobbled-together transportation system makes the massive recovery effort even more challenging. erika miller, nbr, new york. >> tom: more than 8 mi
city, the subway is a lifeline. the transportation network is the center of culture and commerce. more than four million people a day go through subway turnstiles, which are part of the largest mass transit system in the nation. the 108-year-old system has never faced a disaster as devastating as this one. it's not just a matter of restoring power and cleaning up sludge and debris. the big unknown is whether salt water will corrode signal and switch systems. fortunately, most of the train cars...
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it is the northern city of aleppo that has seen some of the fiercest fighting. we have seen the terrible suffering at one of the hospitals in the city where doctors struggle to treat wounded patients. his report contains graphic images. >> this is serious descent into hell. a ruthless air campaign. and the carnage in it wreaks. a war between the state and an armed rebellion where even those that treat the victims are targeted. this hospital has been shelled 12 times. there are few facilities left now to treat the living. and so the bodies pile up outside. waiting to be collected. inside, the surgeon treaty 2- year-old. the scalp was torn open when a rocket landed on his house. in the next bed, the doctors struggled to try to keep them alive. these are now the only two beds left for the surgeons can operate. and with the threat of attack, the entire hospital has moved. every few minutes, more casualties, men. a grim procession of patients from different parts of the city. victims of a remorseless campaign of air strikes and artillery. the shows just landed in a n
it is the northern city of aleppo that has seen some of the fiercest fighting. we have seen the terrible suffering at one of the hospitals in the city where doctors struggle to treat wounded patients. his report contains graphic images. >> this is serious descent into hell. a ruthless air campaign. and the carnage in it wreaks. a war between the state and an armed rebellion where even those that treat the victims are targeted. this hospital has been shelled 12 times. there are few...
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city's population has shot up in the past decade. and these days, it gets about 1,000 new residents each month, most of them young professionals. so it makes sense that apartment development is moving fast. more than 8,000 apartments are under construction in the city right now. that's the largest number since at least the '90s, and the pipeline for new projects is much bigger. a lot of the projects underway right now are going to be finished at about the same time. that leaves some people to wonder if the extra supply will actually lower rent rates. >> we are likely to see an increase in concessions or specials, in terms of three months rent or waiving fees. so from a renter's standpoint or point of view, they will have more choices and likely will have some costs savings, minimally over the next couple of years. >> reporter: but across the country, rents have soared in recent years. last year alone, they increased more than 5%. as prices rise, many here hope construction won't slow down. >> the buying power of higher- income househ
city's population has shot up in the past decade. and these days, it gets about 1,000 new residents each month, most of them young professionals. so it makes sense that apartment development is moving fast. more than 8,000 apartments are under construction in the city right now. that's the largest number since at least the '90s, and the pipeline for new projects is much bigger. a lot of the projects underway right now are going to be finished at about the same time. that leaves some people to...
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our city is right along the river. many people do know newark for being a port city. we are right into the bay there. so a lot of new jersey is on coast line. a lot of cities like mine and new york city, jersey city, were all right along water. we've seen traditionally, especially last year with irene, significant flooding. but what's different this year is this storm is, as i said before, epic. it will last in duration perhaps twice as long as irene and it will bring about a significantly more water into our city. so we're expecting roads being backed up, communities really being under large amounts of water, power outages that could last for days if not well more than a week. all of this means that we have to now fight the storm as it is but the after math will be a very difficult time of clean-up as well. >> suarez: what's the best advice you're getting about when the worst of the storm is going to hit newark? >> well, we know in about an hour or two, that's when the significant time, 6-hour period, which we are going to be at our peak of this state of emergency, b
our city is right along the river. many people do know newark for being a port city. we are right into the bay there. so a lot of new jersey is on coast line. a lot of cities like mine and new york city, jersey city, were all right along water. we've seen traditionally, especially last year with irene, significant flooding. but what's different this year is this storm is, as i said before, epic. it will last in duration perhaps twice as long as irene and it will bring about a significantly more...
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the further you edge into the old city, the sound and fury of battle grows. those who stayed behind must cheat death every day. a simple sign reads, do not cross, sniper to your left. seven or eight people were killed to last week, he says. the rebels have moved into the path of the old city. activist took us there. a world heritage site where the scars of battle run deep and the devastation is mounting. aleppo is a city under siege. the fighting is now street by street, house by house. the fighters have been calling for outside help for many months. for the first time, a strong indication they're getting it. the ukrainian weapons firms made the box and its contents for the royal saudi army. how would ended up in the roiled -- in a rebel base in aleppo is not clear. interests, both sides get help from abroad in a proxy war that threatens a fragile region. the atmosphere on the front line is incredibly tense and almost eerily quiet. you can hear the sounds of battle still going on and the scars of this intense fighting are obvious everywhere. snipers have been
the further you edge into the old city, the sound and fury of battle grows. those who stayed behind must cheat death every day. a simple sign reads, do not cross, sniper to your left. seven or eight people were killed to last week, he says. the rebels have moved into the path of the old city. activist took us there. a world heritage site where the scars of battle run deep and the devastation is mounting. aleppo is a city under siege. the fighting is now street by street, house by house. the...
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to the black community, obama headed out into harlem and all over the city. but it turned out to be harder than obama imagined. >> he told me this when i interviewed him in the white house. he made no lasting african-american friends during those four years in new york. >> narrator: no choom gang, the inner circle was much smaller. >> the new york years are marked by this kind of turning inward. he spends time reading, fasting, wandering the city. there's this almost monk-like existence. >> narrator: as he walked the streets, friends say he was affected by the poverty all around him. >> i saw a transformation in the barry i had met in occidental. he got very serious and less lighthearted and our conversations were more about serious things, wouldn't want to go around the bar, have a drink, was worried about poor people, didn't care about getting rich. i mean, that's my opinion of dull at that time. >> there is one great letter where he describes how all of his choom gang friends are sort of getting into the mainstream and his pakistani friends are all moving
to the black community, obama headed out into harlem and all over the city. but it turned out to be harder than obama imagined. >> he told me this when i interviewed him in the white house. he made no lasting african-american friends during those four years in new york. >> narrator: no choom gang, the inner circle was much smaller. >> the new york years are marked by this kind of turning inward. he spends time reading, fasting, wandering the city. there's this almost monk-like...
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difficulty of constructing in the city. every aspect was difficult, really. getting a project done like that requires approvals and people litigate. and also-- you know, called different names and so on. >> rose: you were called lots of names if i remember. >> that's right. >> rose: because people didn't know your intent and they were worried what you were promising you wouldn't deliver. >> they didn't know what it would look like. they were worried it wouldn't be attractive. they were worried that we wouldn't do it, that we'd be left with a hole in the ground. >> rose: so what's the level of the neighborhood protest now? community activists who still worry that a-- this kind of size will disrupt... >> rose: the actual opposition i would say is-- strong opposition is relatively small. i think there were 20 protesters out one day but generally quite small. but there's appropriate concerns as there should be. any time you're building a public facility you want to make sure it's safe and traffic is good. >> rose: did you have
difficulty of constructing in the city. every aspect was difficult, really. getting a project done like that requires approvals and people litigate. and also-- you know, called different names and so on. >> rose: you were called lots of names if i remember. >> that's right. >> rose: because people didn't know your intent and they were worried what you were promising you wouldn't deliver. >> they didn't know what it would look like. they were worried it wouldn't be...
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such claims are disputed by the pro-band campaigners in mexico city and will not convince them that the bullfighting should be scared. >> in mexico city, it is very similar to what happened in catalonia. the bullring's are empty. the plaza is empty. they survived on the whim of powerful economic sectors to still think they can do is they wish. >> we look at some of the memorabilia that they have collected over a lifetime dedicated to the spectacle. he fears memories might soon be all he has left. if the ban is passed, the whole industry faces a very uncertain future. >> with every presidential election campaign here in the u.s. comes on entire business dedicated to promoting the candidate. anything, basically from badges, ribbons, posters, to the millions spent on television advertisements. now, from a mountain has gone under display online. it seems like those buttons have a long tradition. >> we are looking at 1952. this is an archive of presidential campaign memorabilia from 1952 until the present. >> vote for president johnson. >> we have about 400 commercials. we started off by goi
such claims are disputed by the pro-band campaigners in mexico city and will not convince them that the bullfighting should be scared. >> in mexico city, it is very similar to what happened in catalonia. the bullring's are empty. the plaza is empty. they survived on the whim of powerful economic sectors to still think they can do is they wish. >> we look at some of the memorabilia that they have collected over a lifetime dedicated to the spectacle. he fears memories might soon be...
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it is playing in select cities across the country. here are some scenes from the "the waiting room." you have to wait for that -- >> you have to wait for the same day as an emergency services. no limits. >> the emergency department is completely full. the beds are full. nobody moves. >> i cannot look through the cracks. >> call up here and ask him. >> i was just laid off my job in march. >> heart rate is really high. >> i have never had anything happen to me since my in vincible 20s. >> is ok. i will not go until you are ready. >> mail from a gunshot wound -- male, gunshot wound. >> this numbness sends a write- down. >> if you are diagnosed with a stroke, you are set right out the door. >> we are an institution of last resort. >> stay with me. you want to see the doctor today? >> we are putting seven in three, three in the hallway. >> this is my first time in the hospital. >> congratulations. always a first. >> thank god for them. they should be back together. >> sit with me. >> i heard what happened. >> you heard what happened? tavis
it is playing in select cities across the country. here are some scenes from the "the waiting room." you have to wait for that -- >> you have to wait for the same day as an emergency services. no limits. >> the emergency department is completely full. the beds are full. nobody moves. >> i cannot look through the cracks. >> call up here and ask him. >> i was just laid off my job in march. >> heart rate is really high. >> i have never had...
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that tells you a lot about the theory on the streets of athens and other big cities and the darkness of the public mood. >> thank you. the debt crisis in europe and sluggish growth in the u.s. has had a huge impact on china. the country has seen a drop in demand for its exports. new figures show annual growth there has slipped to 7.4%. that is still an enviable rate compared to most of the world. our correspondent looks at china's toxic legacy. >> they call its -- on every street in every alley, they are making -- if you wear a pair, it was probably made a year. created jobs for millions. like all of china, this town was facing problems, slowing demand overseas, rising costs at home. smaller factories line the river banks, doing things cheaply has come to -- come at a cost. the water is tainted, a disgusting cocktail locals say is too politic to use. >> all along the river, abandoned factories. the polluted water from those places release mouse. >> china's next generation are about to take power here. they face two problems. how to keep the economy growing and also tackle rising disc
that tells you a lot about the theory on the streets of athens and other big cities and the darkness of the public mood. >> thank you. the debt crisis in europe and sluggish growth in the u.s. has had a huge impact on china. the country has seen a drop in demand for its exports. new figures show annual growth there has slipped to 7.4%. that is still an enviable rate compared to most of the world. our correspondent looks at china's toxic legacy. >> they call its -- on every street in...
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they are lined up all over the city. if you have just now come to know this brilliant artist, you now know the name, and you should add it to his collection. if you already know him, you are already in love with him. this project is called black radio. there you have it, and the new project is out, and it is called black radio. your first time on the show, i pray not your last. that is our show tonight. until next time, thanks for watching. keep the faith. >> for more information on today's show, visit tavis smiley at pbs.org. tavis: hi, i'm tavis smiley. join me next time for a conversation with a harvard professor of sarah lawrence-lightfoot. that is next time. we will see you then. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is always the right time to do thei try to live my life every daywe know that we are only halfway and we have work to do. fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> be more.
they are lined up all over the city. if you have just now come to know this brilliant artist, you now know the name, and you should add it to his collection. if you already know him, you are already in love with him. this project is called black radio. there you have it, and the new project is out, and it is called black radio. your first time on the show, i pray not your last. that is our show tonight. until next time, thanks for watching. keep the faith. >> for more information on...
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in most large urban cities, 50% of the kids are dropping out. almost every large urban district is dysfunctional. philadelphia is at the highest level of dysfunction. there was a need to engage students. the normal curriculum is boring, and kids are disinterested. today what we are going to do, the first thing is we are going to move the gt over here. all right? ready-- one, two, three. so, the evx team is an afterschool program. we build and design hybrid and electric vehicles. we had success the very first year. the students won the local science fair which was a first for... for students from west philadelphia high school. from there, it just organically grew. >> here, put it over here. the mission of the evx team this year is to be serious competitors in the automotive x prize. the automotive x prize is a $10 million competition that's invited teams from around the world to develop viable vehicles that get over 100 miles per gallon. we're the only high school in the world that has thrown our hat in the ring. >> to all the other teams in the
in most large urban cities, 50% of the kids are dropping out. almost every large urban district is dysfunctional. philadelphia is at the highest level of dysfunction. there was a need to engage students. the normal curriculum is boring, and kids are disinterested. today what we are going to do, the first thing is we are going to move the gt over here. all right? ready-- one, two, three. so, the evx team is an afterschool program. we build and design hybrid and electric vehicles. we had success...
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paulson called central park the most deserving of all the city's cultural institutions, and said his grandparents had their first date there. paulson's known for making billions by betting on the collapse of the housing market. >> susie: lovely donation. >> tom: that's "nightly business report" for tuesday, october 23. good night, susie, and good night, everyone. >> susie: good night, tom. thanks for watching, everyone. we'll see you online at nbr.com, and back here tomorrow night. captioning sponsored by wpbt captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >> join us anytime at nbr.com. there, you'll find full episodes of the program, complete show transcripts and all the market stats. also follows us on our facebook page-- bizrpt. and on twitter @bizrpt.
paulson called central park the most deserving of all the city's cultural institutions, and said his grandparents had their first date there. paulson's known for making billions by betting on the collapse of the housing market. >> susie: lovely donation. >> tom: that's "nightly business report" for tuesday, october 23. good night, susie, and good night, everyone. >> susie: good night, tom. thanks for watching, everyone. we'll see you online at nbr.com, and back here...
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things like -- in terms of demography, five million people moved from the countryside to the cities in the first five years of this decade. the levels of -- sorry 20 million people. that's more -- that's more than across the atlantic in 100 years for 1920. there's democrat graphic change, there's inequality you look at the princelings are extremely rich and -- >> rose: so is the issue will there be jobs and opportunity when they get to the urban area and will they be able to sustain the economic growth to provide that and if they can't does it unleash a kind of social conflict that will consume -- >> it's both. there are some political reforms you need do with it. you need the issues of taking on the vested interests. >> what you're finding is that there's a war for talent in chinese. difficult for people to stay and work for you. the younger generation in terms of the rural migration, they are not as satisfied as their parents were coming in off the farms and working in a sweatshop. they demand better jobs and so you might say this is a good sweatshop job, it' good as being an indigen
things like -- in terms of demography, five million people moved from the countryside to the cities in the first five years of this decade. the levels of -- sorry 20 million people. that's more -- that's more than across the atlantic in 100 years for 1920. there's democrat graphic change, there's inequality you look at the princelings are extremely rich and -- >> rose: so is the issue will there be jobs and opportunity when they get to the urban area and will they be able to sustain the...
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in the path of the storm: several of the nation's biggest cities, travel hubs and several major gasoline refineries along the new jersey and delaware coasts. financial centers like the nasdaq and new york stock exchange, say they'll have contingency plans in place. electronic trading is expected to continue as normal. michael barry says insurance companies are already mobilizing to deal with damage from hurricane sandy. he's vice president, with the insurance information institute. >> what are insurance companies doing to be prepared? >> well, right now they're trying to figure out exactly where this storm is going to make landfall. as indicated they have mobile catastrophe units sent to the scene so that the insurers can go out and cater to their policy holders, help them file claims after the storm hits. right now, the big question is where is this going to hit? i saw a modeling company saying delaware, maryland, virginia, and moving west into populated cities like philadelphia. >> susie: it's covering a wide swath of states, and we're hearing there will be heavy floods and strong wind
in the path of the storm: several of the nation's biggest cities, travel hubs and several major gasoline refineries along the new jersey and delaware coasts. financial centers like the nasdaq and new york stock exchange, say they'll have contingency plans in place. electronic trading is expected to continue as normal. michael barry says insurance companies are already mobilizing to deal with damage from hurricane sandy. he's vice president, with the insurance information institute. >>...
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they're patrolling the city's main roads for the first time. kismayo was al shabaab's largest strong hold and one of the largest sources of funding. at least eight people have been killed and 40 injured after a ferry sarning off the coast of hong kong. around 120 were onboard when at the collided with a tug boat near lamma island. they were going to view a fire work display to mark china's national day. iran's currentsy has fallen to a record low against the dollar. at one point on monday they lost 18% of its value. analysts say there's growing evidence that international sanctions over tehran's nuclear program are damaging the economy. now to the presidential race here in the u.s. and both mitt romney and barack obama are busy swatting up and rehearsing for the first television debate this wednesday. polls show the republican candidate is trailing president obama in the crucial swing states. one of them is of course ohio where early voting gets under way tomorrow. from there our north america editor reports. >> ♪ the boys are back in town â™
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what was the state of security at that consulate and the whole environment in the city before the attacks? >> well, the state of security had been pretty constant. they were relying largely on local libyans to handle it. there were four armed libyan guards and four unarmed libyan guards. there were also five armed americans at the time. i believe there were probably twice that many at the separate fight, the annex where there was a second set of attacks later on. that's pretty minimal. that had really been the state of security for the several months leading up even though there had been a number of attacks on western targets including the consulate itself which had been bombed in june. >> warner: and these were detailed, some of these in congressman issa's letter including an attack on the british ambassador's convoy >> right. warner: with r.p.g.s there were attacks on the red cross facility in benghazi. as siobhan said there was a june 5 attack on this very consulate that was later sieged. so that's why there were these questions right at the outset right after any after math of the att
what was the state of security at that consulate and the whole environment in the city before the attacks? >> well, the state of security had been pretty constant. they were relying largely on local libyans to handle it. there were four armed libyan guards and four unarmed libyan guards. there were also five armed americans at the time. i believe there were probably twice that many at the separate fight, the annex where there was a second set of attacks later on. that's pretty minimal....